Gratitude from the Heart

There is just so much to be thankful for! I am grateful for the home we have--my header shows a great picture of it, so welcome, so friendly, so homey!
~kayaks waiting for use
~warm sun and warm friendship, a long walk, solving the world's issues
~wild roses
~lilacs, blue, pink and white
~paintbrush, the landscape artist in tones of orange and red and cream, aflame all around
~vetch, wild sweetpea in its luscious green bed, shining in all my favourite colours of turquoise and purple, shades of cool
~horses, a sweet surprise, chatting at the side of the long country road
~bird song, a mixture of sweetness and arrogance, chattering and whistling
~a squirrel's scolding
~cloud cover still allowing us to see the mountain, it's caps of snow glistening
~plans to be made for a trip to be taken with expectations to greet that fair land with thoughts of homecoming
~weddings and plans and showers of blessing
~days off to do with what one wishes
~a year ago today, a CT scan to say I have no cancer cells in my body ANYWHERE!!
~blessing others through my own journey, reciprocal, mutual
~using life's experiences to the glory of God
Oh, I have more, but for now, enjoy thinking about your list of gratitude. Let it make your heart glad, give your day joy!

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  1. CamilleJune 20, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Yaay for home...and yours does look lovely and welcoming indeed! Yaay for kayaks!! We are hoping to invest and enjoy too! Horses...now that would be Emma's dream...but at the moment, she must content herself with a hobby horse (much more economical for Mum and Dad...LOL!)

    Blessings to you!
    Camille

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